Kern Valley Golf Course Kernville, California
Kern Valley Golf Course is a par-36 public course in Kernville, California, playing 3,244 yards from the Blue/White tees with a rating of 69.3 and slope of 116.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 36 (2 par 3s, 5 par 4s, 2 par 5s) |
| Length | 3,244 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 69.3 / 116 |
| Tee Options | 2 |
| Location | Kernville, California, USA |
| Coordinates | 35.7397, -118.4245 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue/White | 3,244 | 36 | 69.3 | 116 |
| Red/Yellow | 2,784 | 36 | 71.4 | 122 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue/White 69.3/116 | 383 | 317 | 203 | 503 | 364 | 333 | 166 | 425 | 550 | 3244 | 0 | 3244 |
| Red/Yellow 71.4/122 | 351 | 266 | 176 | 441 | 354 | 288 | 145 | 288 | 475 | 2784 | 0 | 2784 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 0 | 36 |
| Hdcp | 1 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 3 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Blue/White (3,244 yards, 69.3/116)
Course rating 33.3 above par.
Handicap 10-20: Blue/White (3,244 yards, 69.3/116)
Course rating 33.3 above par.
Handicap 20+: Red/Yellow (2,784 yards, 71.4/122)
460 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 35.4 above par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card.
Stroke index 17, the easiest hole on the card. The longest of the 5 par 4s.
The longest hole on the card at 550 yards. 47 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 166 yards. 145 from the Red/Yellow tees.
Stroke index 5.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Kern Valley Golf Course?
Kern Valley Golf Course has a course rating of 69.3 and slope of 116 from the back tees. From the Red/Yellow tees, the rating is 71.4 with a slope of 122.
How long is Kern Valley Golf Course?
From the back tees, Kern Valley Golf Course plays 3,244 yards. The course is par 36 with 18 holes (2 par 3s, 5 par 4s, 2 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Kern Valley Golf Course?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 1, a 383-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Kern Valley Golf Course?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Blue/White tees (3,244 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Red/Yellow tees (2,784 yards).
Is Kern Valley Golf Course public or private?
Kern Valley Golf Course is a public golf course in Kernville, California. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Kern Valley Golf Course?
Nearby courses include Kern River Golf Course (Bakersfield), Rio Bravo Country Club (Bakersfield), River Island Golf Course.
Is there a yardage book for Kern Valley Golf Course?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Kern Valley Golf Course with hole-by-hole maps, shot dispersion analysis, strokes gained heatmaps, and club recommendations tailored to your handicap and distances. You can view it online or download a printable PDF.
How do you play Kern Valley Golf Course?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Kern Valley Golf Course for your handicap and your clubs: shot dispersion off each tee, strokes gained heatmaps for every target, and the club that loses the fewest strokes. Holes 1 and 2 are free to explore, so you can see the optimal way to play the opening stretch before you commit.
Does Kern Valley Golf Course have strokes gained data?
Yes. Yards Golf Book runs more than 20,000 simulated shots on every hole, factoring in your handicap, club distances, shot shape, and the actual hazard layout. The model recommends the best club and target for each shot.
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